Nutrisystem Turbo 10 Week 5 - Exercise? {A Review}

Nutrisystem Turbo 10 Week #5 Exercise?

 {A Review}

I was given the Nutrisystem Program for 3 months in exchange for my review and posts but like always the opinions and posts are all my own.

Nutrisystem Turbo has been a great journey for me and as I look at week #5 for this review, I realize that, for me, weight loss and getting healthy really does have a lot to do with the food choices I make. However, I decided that I wanted to step up the excercise. I LOVE to dance. In some other life, I was a professional dancer. In this life, I am still a dancer just one that performs in my living room and in Zumba class ;)

I started doing dance workouts on YouTube and going to my local YMCA (Ott Ymca in Tucson) to get my groove on and I think it is really helping to have more energy and keep up with my kids. I am also walking and jogging  ok, mainly walking almost every night. My teaching job helps me rack up the steps each weekday on my step tracker. I have set a goal of 15,000 minimum steps each day. I don't always make it but it really pushes me to do better and try to move more.

So, although Nutrisytem provides easy meals and snacks to keep me on track they also offer an app called NUMI that I use and it tracks activity, water and really helps me stay on track.I loving this program and it is encouraging to see some changes in my body and the way I feel.

This week, I lost  another 2 pounds! A total of 13 pounds in 5 weeks, 228 to 215-can't wait to be under 200!

Visit Nutrisystem.com or call 1-800-435-4074
to find out more.

You may like to read why I chose this path: http://arizonafamilies.blogspot.com/2016/07/my-nutrisystem-journey-begins-now.html
Week #1 Review :
http://arizonafamilies.blogspot.com/2016/07/nutrisystem-turbo-10-week-1-review.html
Week #2 Review:
http://arizonafamilies.blogspot.com/2016/07/nutrisystem-turbo-10-week-2-review.html
Week #3 Review:
http://arizonafamilies.blogspot.com/2016/08/nutrisystem-turbo-10-week-3-spice-it-up.html
Week #4 Review:
http://arizonafamilies.blogspot.com/2016/08/nutrisystem-turbo-10-week-4-review-so.html

Nutrisystem Turbo 10 Week #4 {A Review} So Many Choices

Nutrisystem Turbo 10 Week #4 {A Review}

I was given the Nutrisystem Program for 3 months in exchange for my review and posts but like always the opinions and posts are all my own.

This week for me has been about finding my favorites. The Nutrisystem Turbo 10 plan has over 25 options for breakfast alone.  I have been trying different combos adding in the PowerFuels (healthy protein choices) and the SmartCarbs.There are so many choices for meals on Nutrisystem, you will find the things you like and can order more of those.
For breakfast, I have been preparing the waffles with peanut butter or almond butter.This is an easy meal to quickly make on a school morning for me before teaching. It keeps me fueled until my mid-morning snack.

For lunch, I have been choosing a lot of wraps and different veggies. I like cucumbers and carrots for a refreshing side with the melts like this one with some 0 calorie ranch dressing.

For dinner, there are so many great options and I usually add jalapeños to everything- see my week #3 review below about spicing all my food up. This week, the kids got to have carryout pizza and I didn't eat any of it- I repeat, I didn't eat any of it. That is a BIG win for me! The easiest thing for me to do was have my own pizza from Nutrisystem and add veggies and chiles to the top.

For desserts and snacks- I like mainly the chocolate options and now that I have tried so many different things, I ordered many of my favorites for next month. The plan is flexible and you can choose your faves- I really like that. It helps me to feel like I am not on a "diet" but just making better choices. 

This week I lost 2 pounds! A total of 11 pounds in 4 weeks, 228 to 217- getting there :)

Visit Nutrisystem.com or call 1-800-435-4074
to find out more.

You may like to read why I chose this path: http://arizonafamilies.blogspot.com/2016/07/my-nutrisystem-journey-begins-now.html
Week #1 Review :
http://arizonafamilies.blogspot.com/2016/07/nutrisystem-turbo-10-week-1-review.html
Week #2 Review:
http://arizonafamilies.blogspot.com/2016/07/nutrisystem-turbo-10-week-2-review.html
Week #3 Review:
http://arizonafamilies.blogspot.com/2016/08/nutrisystem-turbo-10-week-3-spice-it-up.html

Nutrisystem Turbo 10 Week #3 Spice it up! {A Review}

Nutrisystem Turbo 10 Week #3 Spice it up! 

{A Review}

I was given the Nutrisystem Program for 3 months in exchange for my review and posts but like always the opinions and posts are all my own.

I have been back home from vacation and besides one Las Vegas buffet in the 3rd week- I have been able to cook my own veggies...and lost of veggies.  I have been eating sautéed yellow quash and zucchini, roasted peppers and onions, asparagus, cucumber sticks, mini carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli this week. I have also been added chiles to my meals. Jalapeños on my sandwiches- sautéed peppers with my eggs and a lot of spice to my foods. I have made sure that I have gotten 4-6 serving of veggies each day and I love that part of the Nutrisystem Turbo 10 Program. It has helped me to try new vegetables and ways to prepare them- especially with the peppers and spice.

The desserts are really good and knowing that I get something sweet at the end of the day is helpful motivation during the day when you know those coworkers arrive with donuts.  It really isn't so difficult when I have so many chocolate options, ice cream options, and warm apple pie options- the dessert list is long- check it all out at Nutrisystem.com

So yep! this post is all about chiles, veggies and desserts - three things that have really helped me keep going without any hunger and without deviating from the plan.

Down 2.2 more pounds. Total lost 9 pounds in 3 weeks. 228 to 219!

Baskin Robbins Discount [$1.31 Ice Cream Cones]

Head on over to your local store tomorrow 7/31/16 at Baskin Robbins discount ice cream cones for only $1.31.

What's your favorite flavor?

Nutrisystem Turbo 10 Week #2 {A Review}

I was given the Nutrisystem Program for 3 months in exchange for my review and posts but like always the opinions and posts are all my own.

If you read my first week review of Nutrisystem Turbo 10 you know I was successful and also a bit hungry at the beginning. See all the details HERE. This week, I continued to be successful but not hungry at all this time around.

There is a great option after week one that allows for flex meals- they are basically nutritious meals you create yourself with power fuels- proteins and smartcarbs- carbs ;) Nutrisystem provides you lots of ideas. This allowed me to eat out a few times on vacation- and yes I even had some ice cream and Ghirardelli chocolate at the factory and store in San Francisco. All of week 2 was on vacation so it was a test for sure.

I loaded up all my meals with lots of veggies and if we ate in a restaurant I would order steamed veggies to still go out and enjoy that time with the family on vacation. We were a group of 8 traveling and everybody else was content with eating giant calorie-full items but I din't miss them at all. I was really surprised but I did not want them even one bit.

I did take along many of the easy bars and shakes and at the end of the week I was a bit scared to get on the scale but I did lose 1.4 lbs - so my current loss is a total of 6.8 pounds in two weeks! I am down from 228 to 221.2  and feel great!

SEE Nutrisytem Turbo 10 Week #1 Review HERE

Dillards Sale {Additional 30-40% Off Clearance}

I love a good Dillards sale! You probably see me posting about them every time they roll around because I find such great items at fabulous prices for the entire family.  I went today and scoped out the sale- you will see some of my finds and pics of different department that I took there. There is nothing like finding a pink tag and getting to take an additional 30-40% off clearance prices- I love this type of shopping. This sale is just in time for back to school too.

 What: Dillards Sale with an additional 30-40% off clearance. The additional amount depends on the department-see above graphic.

When: July 28-July 30, 2016

Where: Dillards locations and on-line

Winter jackets? Think ahead at Tucson Mall

Girls clothing was FULL of markdowns at both stores

Park Place one view of girls shoes- tip- ask the clerk to look in the back for the styles and sizes you are looking for also look at each shoe that you like and see if it has a red tag it may not be in the section but is on sale!

Fun find at Park Place- Flex fit bits $69 and then take 40% off = $41

Disneyland Halloween 2016 Dates {Hotel and Ticket Discounts}

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We went to Mickeys' Halloween Party last year and are so excited to go again this year! The Disneyland Halloween 2016 Dates have been released and tickets are available for purchase starting TODAY July 28, 2016!

To see Package options go HERE and you can use the code AZFAM for an additional $10 off any 2 day or more package or call  and mention Arizona Families affiliate.Travel during September to get Adults at Kids’ Prices on 3-Day and longer Park Hopper® Tickets through that link as well!

Mickey’s Halloween Party 2016 dates at DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA: 

• Friday, Sept. 23; 
• Monday, Sept. 26; 
• Wednesday, Sept. 28; 
• Friday, Sept. 30; 
• Monday, Oct. 3; 
• Wednesday, Oct. 5; 
• Friday, Oct. 7;
•  Monday, Oct. 10; 
• Wednesday, Oct. 12; 
• Friday, Oct. 14; 
• Monday, Oct. 17; 
• Wednesday, Oct. 19; 
• Friday, Oct. 21; 
• Monday, Oct. 24; 
• Wednesday, Oct. 26; 
• Saturday, Oct. 29;  
• Monday, Oct. 31

Tips:

1. Dress in costume! This may be a no-brainer but it really is so much fun to get dressed up. We are annual pass holders and had been in the park earlier in the day and because it can still get very warm in Anaheim this time of year - we opted to leave and change into our costumes for the evening party. As soon as the sun went down the kids were comfortable in their Disney-themed costumes.

The Boss- at Indiana Jones and the Forbidden Eye

2.Watch for all the details and the decorations that Disney makes sure to help you get into a Halloween mood everywhere!

3. Come early- if you are just buying the Halloween party tickets you can enter the park (Disneyland only) 3 hours early and then as the party begins you will have to have your party wristband to stay and the others will have to head out. This makes for an enjoyable less crowded time in the park.

4. Explore all the areas of the park- you will find villains, the Dapper Dans will transform to the Cadaver Dans and look at the Zocalo Dia de los muertos decorations for sure!

5.Go on the special Halloween rides- The Haunted Mansion will be transformed into the Nightmare Before Christmas  for Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space Mountain will be Ghost Galaxy!

Dairy Queen Blizzards Miracle Day 7/28/16

Dairy Queen Blizzards Miracle Day 7/28/16

Stop by a participating DQ®restaurant TODAY - Thursday, July 28th and buy your favorite Blizzard® Treat. $1 or more from every Blizzard Treat sold at participating locations will be donated to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals®. Check with your location to see how they are participating -hopefully even donating more!

Happy Blizzarding for a good cause!

Nutrisystem Turbo 10 Week #1 Review

I was given the Nutrisystem Program for 3 months in exchange for my review and posts but like always the opinions and posts are all my own.

Nutrisystem Turbo 10  Week #1 Review

The first week was simple to follow- no guessing about portion size or anything and it really jump started my journey with notable results! The first week of food is clearly labeled in a box and includes some yummy shakes and on the go snacks.  The first day was a bit difficult for me and I am not going to lie - I felt hungry. My portions sizes were drastically different from my usual gigantic unhealthy ones and I couldn't wait for my next snack or shake.  By the second day, it was much better and I added in a lot more fresh veggies.

By the end of the week, I was feeling great. Two of the days we were on a road trip but the non-frozen items were easy to take a long and I even stopped at gas stations and made my shakes- it really was an easy on the go way to work on getting healthier. The snacks and breakfast bars went everywhere with me - even on our 5 hour helicopter journey! Nutrisystem Turbo 10 is working for me and even on my travel blogging journeys.

I noticed that my face was looking thinner even after the first week and when I stepped on the scale I had lost 5.4 pounds!

I cannot wait to share week #2 with you because I got to start adding in more foods and was traveling, so we will see how that goes.

See why I chose Nutrisystem HERE.

My Nutrisystem Journey Begins Now

I was given the Nutrisystem Program for 3 months in exchange for my review and posts but like always the opinions and posts are all my own.

I am so excited to begin my Nutrisystem weight loss journey!  I have been very overweight on and off for a long time but haven't been able to lose very week since having children. My first beautiful baby was born10 years ago, so there is no excuse for baby weight any more when you have a tween in the house.

I like to exercise but I also snack on foods that my kids and hubby eat- which I should not be eating. Refried beans with lard on flour tortillas are not exactly going to help me lose the inches. Sometimes, I might just finish the mac and cheese too. 

As a busy mom and teacher, finding healthy options on the go isn't always easy. After receiving my fist shipment of Nutrisystem Turbo TakeOff that looks like it will no longer be a problem. Easy packaged on the go items to take with me are making this super easy. 

I also love that I will be adding fresh vegetables and fruit along the way so I can easily incorporate those items into my family's meals. There are recipes to make steamed vegetables tasty with condiments and I will be using my weekly produce price match list HERE to shop for those additional fresh and nutritious items.

Follow along with me on my progress weekly as my goal is to be healthier than when I started; whether that be pounds, inches, energy or hopefully all 3. I am starting at a weight of 226 and will let you know every week where I am at.

Guide to LEGO Minifigure Trading at Legoland

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"Trading LEGO minifigures is absolutely the most fun thing at Legoland", according to my 10 year-old son. He enjoyed the rides, apple fries, Miniland, and all of the enormous structures built out of LEGO bricks but trading was his favorite thing for sure.
Guide to LEGO  Minifigure Trading at Legoland

How to trade LEGO minifigures:
1. Bring minifigures with you into the Legoland parks that you no longer want. Maybe you have doubles of a series such as the newer Disney one and would like to try and find the ones you need. Maybe you have ones that you just don't play with anymore- bring 'em to exchange.You may also buy blind bags or create your own (3 pack for $9.99 including 1 accessory each) in the park to then trade.
Your minifigs must be authentic LEGO, have a body, legs, and head but they do not have to have hair, hats or accessories. You can also trade out the different parts if you would like.

For example, my son traded a brown bat that had a different color legs- and then traded just the legs to get the brown matching legs that he wanted.

(See that "I LOVE LEGOLAND" torso - you may want to pick one of this up while in the parks)

2. I suggest carrying the mini figures with you in a case - maybe a clear pencil box, or even the cases that they sell to keep them in. My son was so excited and we did buy the carry case in the park. This way not only can you easily show and trade with the Model Citizens (Legoland employees) but other visitors you meet as well. Yep, you can trade with all the Model Citizens around the parks and with other guests. My kids made many instant friends with this activity!

photo credit www.legoland.com

3. In order to find the tradable minifigures look for the following:
A-Model Citizens with name tags or lanyards with mini figures attached. They may be in the stores, walking around, working at the rides just keep your eyes open. Also, don't be afraid to ask the employees if they possibly have a certain ones- they just may have it! 
B-Inside the shops AND restaurants. Almost all of them have a case behind or at the counter to look at for trading. We were surprised to find them at the food counters and restaurants.
C-At designated trading spots there will be even more-our absolute favorite was the Dino with two large trading boxes and super fun Model Citizen traders.
D-With other guests that have also come to the spots to trade or are waiting in line with you.

4. All you have to do is ask if you can take a look at the tradable minifgures in any of the above mentioned locations and they will trade. It is similar to trading pins at Disney and the Model Citizens are happy to oblige. You can also trade at Legoland Discovery Centers like our new location in Arizona - INFO HERE

My kids were beyond thrilled to complete the Disney collection at our visit to the park through buying and trading as well as finding a DOC from Back to the Future!